Previous Weeks

A six point night helped Milan Hejduk to this week's honor.
The Hockey News player of the week for Dec. 2 – Dec. 9 is Colorado Avalanche winger Milan Hejduk.
The Czech native had been overshadowed by sophomore phenom Paul Stastny’s breakout year, but Hejduk exploded for a hat trick and six points in a 9-5 win over St.

A natural hat trick against Phoenix is a big reason Byfuglien is THN's player of the week.
The Hockey News player of the week for Nov. 26 - Dec. 2 is Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Dustin Byfuglien.
The 6-foot-3, 246-pound Minneapolis native exploded for four goals in three games, including a natural hat trick in Chicago’s 6-1 win over Phoenix.

Mike Smith's three wins helped earn him this week's honor.
The Hockey News player of the week for Nov. 19-25 is Dallas Stars goalie Mike Smith.
The 25-year-old stopper blanked Los Angeles 3-0 and posted one-goal wins over the Leafs and Rangers as the Stars continued their turnaround.

Vinny Lecavalier's eight points in two games earned him the honor for the second week in a row.
The Hockey News player of the week for Nov. 12-18 is Tampa Bay center Vincent Lecavalier.
Lecavalier earned the honor for the second straight week by notching four goals and eight points in two games as the Bolts smashed Southeast Division foes Carolina 6-1 and Washington 5-2.

Vinny Lecavalier's eight points gives him THN's Player of the Week honors.
The Hockey News Player of the week for Nov. 5-11 is Tampa Bay center Vincent Lecavalier.
The big Bolt totaled two goals and eight points in four games, notching a consistent two points in each contest.

A 3-0-0 record with a shutout gives Henrik Lundqvist player of the week honors.
The Hockey News player of the week for Oct. 29 to Nov. 4 is Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist.
The 25-year-old had a 3-0-0 record, a 0.65 goals-against average and a .

With six points in two games, Tomas Plekanec is THN's POTW.
The Hockey News player of the week for Oct. 22 -28 is Montreal’s Tomas Plekanec.
The young Czech center had two assists Monday during a 6-1 thrashing of the Bruins, then torched the Carolina Hurricanes for two goals and four points in a 7-4 romp on Friday.